Miss Potter
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Movie Reviews of Miss Potter
Movie Review: Miss Potter: Life Is Simply A Fairytale
Summary: 5 Stars
Miss Potter is a beautifully imagined fairytale-like story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the best-selling children's stories, most notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Her life and love story are touching and her determination to become published and share her "friends" with the world are remarkable. Not content to simply be a children's writer, this is a woman who is responsible for one of the largest conservations efforts, with a donation of 4000 acres to the British Empire.
If after Chicago and Cold Mountain there are still nonbelievers in Renée Zellweger's acting ability, with Miss Potter she proves that she can wholly transform into any role of her choosing. What Zellweger managed for Bridget Jones, she applies the same magic to Beatrix's character.
Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge), who previously teamed up in Down with Love, share chemistry that is overwhelmingly delightful to watch.
Finally, it must be said that the animations in the film are precisely on cue and manage to capture Potter's extraordinary illustrations.
To compare this film to Finding Neverland, as so many reviewers have done, is to do Miss Potter a disservice. Miss Potter is captivating and light-hearted even when the subject matter is grim. The acting is far superior in Miss Potter and the magic of the Petter Rabbit books is ever-present in the movie as it was in the main character's life.
Movie Review: Renee Zellweger: Yet Another Great Performance!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw "Miss Potter" on cable recently, and wondered if it had ever been in theatrical release, and if so, why wasn't it given more attention? If you liked "Finding Neverland" and its magical feel and look, you will love "Miss Potter". Okay, I admit I read all of her books as a young child, and loved the stories and illustrations, and seeing this film makes me want to read the books again! Like Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie in "Finding Neverland", Zellweger plays Beatrix Potter who, though "grown up" takes pure joy in her total dedication to her inner child and is not ashamed to do so, in spite of much criticism for her reluctance to lead a "normal" life. The film is beautifully photographed and acted and draws us into both Potter's "real" life and her fantasy life she shares with "her friends", i.e., her beautiful little illustrations that delight us with their life-like, often unexpected animations. Just as "Finding Neverland" whisks us away to childhood innocence and teaches us to fly, "Miss Potter" leads us down a similar path with a similar message: WHY do we have to leave childhood in the past? Both Depp and Zellweger never cease to amaze me with their range of acting because I never catch them reminding me that what I am seeing is nothing other than the truth. And that's my idea of total entertainment. Sit back, believe in Potter's "friends" and unless you are made of stone, you are a child again, even if only for a little while.Movie Review: Charming & heartwarming portrait of Beatrix Potter
Summary: 5 Stars
Miss Potter is one of those rare movies that not only captures one's imagination, but tugs at the heartstrings as well. The movie explores the story of beloved children's author/illustrator, Beatrix Potter [Renee Zellweger] who finds her parents' lifestyle and social ambitions cloying and snobbish. She writes & illustrates stories for children as a way of escaping this rigid life. However, her efforts at getting published and taken seriously as an author face several stumbling blocks [this is after all England in the early 1900s] until she meets Norman Warner[ Ewan Mc Gregor] and together they make history with the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Their romance is portrayed in such an understated manner yet effective in showing their genuine love and affection for one another. This movie reminded me of Finding Neverland [with Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie] but not as dark and much more uplifting. Renee Zellweger is enchanting in her role as Miss Potter[except for the awful British accent], and Ewan McGregor is convincing in his role as her love interest.Emily Watson shines in her role as Norman's sister who develops a genuine friendship with Potter. The cinematography deserves special mention - the lush depictions of the English countryside, the Lake Country is beautiful. All in all, it is an inspiring tale of perseverance, love, loss, & convictions that is sure to uplift one's spirit.Movie Review: Rabbit Stew
Summary: 5 Stars
I still remember as a child reading about Peter Rabbit and relating to his disobedient explorations of Mr. McGregor's garden. The pictures were charming, the story easy to follow. It was entertainment, with a moral thrown into the...uh, rabbit stew.
Renee Zellweger does a fine job of bringing to life the author's story. "Miss Potter" was a cutting-edge woman in the early 1900s, bucking the trend of settling down into a proper, upper-class marriage, turning instead to the dream of drawing and writing. Her seemingly childish endeavors made her an extremely wealthy woman, with her books becoming some of the bestselling children's stories of all time.
The story centers around Beatrix Potter's personal goals as an artist, and around her romantic notions with her publisher. Both of these pursuits clash with her parents' wishes for her, and it becomes a movie of female independence and strength, yet in a family-friendly and sweet way. It's not without tragedy. It's also laced with humor and subtle environmental comments, based upon Miss Potter's actual expenditures which saved 4000 acres of farm land in England's Lake District.
I found the movie enjoyable in every aspect--great acting, wonderful music, nicely incorporated animation, and inspiration for all who dream.
Movie Review: brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
Miss Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger), an unmarried, 30-something woman, has a great talent for drawing and an incredible imagination for stories. She presents her story and drawings to a publisher, who finally will bring to life "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and many books will follow, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny among many.
Her personal life is also presented: Mr Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor), the man in charge of publishing her books, will become a more important part in Potter's life.
Her finances will change as well, with the success of her books, and will allow her to purchase Hill Top.
This movie brilliantly portrays the life and success of "bunny book" author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). The casting director couldn't have picked a better choice for the role of Beatrix in Zellweger, and Lucy Boynton as the young Beatrix.
Ewan McGregor, as Norman, is certainly not bad either, however his mustache got to my nerves!
I grew up with Peter Rabbit and the other animals brought to life by Potter, so it was refreshing to see a movie that showed not just the drawings but the animations of the characters. All was well done.
Brilliant movie, beautifully done. This is a must see.
NOTE: Be prepared to cry. I sure did.